Moldo Too Explained

Moldo Too
Etymology:in Kyrgyz "Молдо" meaning round, and "Тоо" - mountains
Country:Kyrgyzstan
Region:Naryn Province
Elevation M:4185
Range Coordinates:41.5833°N 114°W
Length Km:110
Length Orientation:E-W
Width Km:26
Width Orientation:N-S
Geology:Composed of sedimentary rocksof Middle Paleozoic
Map:Kyrgyzstan

The Moldo Too (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Молдотоо) is a mountain range in the inner Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan. The length of the range is approximately 110 km and the width - 26 km. The average altitude is about 3,600 m and the highest peak - 4,185 m. The range is mainly composed of sedimentary rocks of Middle Paleozoic.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Молдотоо. Moldotoo. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 59–60. ky. 2004. Bishkek.
  2. Book: ru:Иссык-Куль.Нарын:Энциклопедия. Encyclopedia of Issyk-Kul and Naryn. Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. Russian. Frunze. 1991. 5-89750-009-6. 512.